On 'McCain Blogette,' No Naps For Dad


	On 'McCain Blogette,' No Naps For Dad

wiccantexan

3-27-2008 7:37 PM

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3-28-2008 5:25 PM

kkcapricorn

Pardon me, my cynicism causes me to doubt the sincerity of this "human" side of the monster.
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